"Detox Teas Will Flatten Your Stomach"

Celebrities from the Kardashians to Cardi B promoted laxative teas as weight-loss miracles, but these products cause dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, and dependence while delivering only temporary water weight loss—30% less effective than fiber-based alternatives for true stomach flattening. The FTC has fined multiple brands for deceptive marketing, totaling over $1 million in penalties.